There are many different composting bin types on the market, but one of the most popular ones to emerge in recent years is the tumbler compost bin. But what exactly are the advantages of using a tumbling compost bin to make compost?
Here are five excellent reasons to consider purchasing a tumbler compost bin:
1) With a tumbler compost bin it is very easy to turn your compost. If you want to make compost quickly, a tumbler compost bin is definitely the model for you. Most tumbler compost bin models come with a hand crank that makes the turning of the compost bin an ease. You will be able to turn your compost daily and using hot composting methods, a tumbler compost bin can produced finished compost in as little as six weeks. Some tumbler compost models can produce between 500-900 pounds of compost annually!
2) A tumbler compost bin keeps your compost pile out of site. This may be of particular concern for those living in area with strict guidelines regarding yard waste. But a tumbler compost bin will also be well suited for anyone wanting a clean and neat looking garden, and not have their compost piles out in the open.
3) A tumbler compost bin keeps rodents and other pests out of your compost pile. Because a tumbler compost bin contains your yard waste inside a drum (or similar type of container), you will be able to keep rats, dogs, raccoons or whatever compost pests you are faced with out of your compost pile.
4) Compost in a tumbler compost bin will decompose evenly and quickly. This is another advantage of turning your compost frequently. You will no longer find patches of yet to be decomposed organic materials in your composting pile when digging it out for garden use.
5) Making sure your compost is organic is easier with a tumbler compost bin. When using a tumbler compost bin to contain your composting materials, you will not have to worry about accidental exposure to sprays or other lawn chemicals that your neighbors may be using on their yards.
A tumbler compost bin has many advantages for the home gardener, although it may not be for everyone. If you are interested in seeing some of the top models currently for sale, read “Top Tumbling Compost Bin Selections.” For more information about different garden compost bin types, including information on how to build your own compost bin at home, please return to the Composting Bin Home Page.
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